Software Engineer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

San Diego, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    al Operator Trainers (VOT) throughout multiple Fleet Concentration Areas. Duties may also include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating/recommending new upgrades to enhance current capabilities, and performing PEO IWS5 needs assessments. Support level duties may include daily system monitoring, in field VOT installations & testing, conducting technical refreshes, future system virtualization, troubleshooting & network repairs (distant and local).

    Primary Responsibilities

    As a key member of the Training Systems Engineering Team (TSET), you'll play a critical role in developing innovative hardware and software solutions in direct support of IWS5 customer training needs. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Designing, developing, documenting, and testing application software tailored for a diverse range of customer training systems

    • Leading configuration management (CM) efforts using modern tools and techniques, aligned with US Navy cybersecurity requirements

    • Collaborating closely with government customers to define and document system requirements, capabilities, and technical specifications

    • Supporting planning, management, and logistics activities related to full lifecycle system development

    • Operating effectively in secured, air-gapped environments with limited development infrastructure

    ? Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years

    • Deep expertise virtualizing complex legacy hardware and networks using KVM/Libvirt and Open vSwitch

    • RHCE-level proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

    • Proficient in scripting and automation with Ansible, Python, and BASH

    • Experience developing within secure, offline environments using tools such as Podman, Git, and other repository tools

    • Proven ability to deliver impactful results independently, with minimal supervision

    • Familiarity with the development and lifecycle of technical documentation: Software Version Descriptions, System Design Docs, Interface Control Docs, etc. for DoD/USG customers

    • Comfortable reverse engineering and documenting functionality of legacy or undocumented products

    • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance upon hire

    • Valid (or obtainable) U.S. Passport

    ? Preferred Qualifications

    • Hands-on experience with AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 (ACB-11/13/15/17/19 sensor suites)

    • Knowledge of AN/UYQ-100 Under Sea Warfare Decision Support System

    • Experience working in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) environments

    EIO2024

    Original Posting:
    July 1, 2025
    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:
    Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.